Dark Chocolate Berry Crunch Cakes
Mini chocolate cakes with a crunchy biscuit base, a layer of creamy milk chocolate, a vibrant berry compote center, and a silky dark chocolate shell, topped with ruby chocolate shavings. A show-stopping dessert for chocolate lovers.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Coated
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate biscuits or cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed berry jam or compote (blackberry, raspberry, cherry)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate, melted
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate, melted (for coating)
- Ruby chocolate or freeze-dried berry shards, for topping
- In a bowl, mix crushed chocolate biscuits, melted butter, and salt until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the base of small silicone molds or a lined mini muffin tin. Chill for 15 minutes until firm.
- If using fresh berries for compote, simmer with lemon juice and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Pour a layer of melted milk chocolate over the chilled biscuit bases. Allow it to set slightly.
- Add a small spoonful of berry filling on top of the milk chocolate layer. Freeze for 30 minutes until solid.
- Once firm, remove from molds and dip each piece into melted dark chocolate to coat. Use a fork or dipping tool.
- Place coated cakes on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with ruby chocolate shavings or freeze-dried berry pieces.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate for best results, especially for coating.
- You can make the berry compote in advance and refrigerate it until ready to use.
- These treats freeze well—perfect for making ahead for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate berry cakes, no-bake dessert, mini chocolate cakes, ruby chocolate topping, berry compote filling